[Wearing of the teeth in Australopithecus afarensis: microscopic examination of the superior canine/lower first premolar complex].

Microwear details on teeth of the complex C/P3 of Australopithecus afarensis from Hadar have been found on other Hominids like Homo erectus from Java and Homo sapiens neanderthalensis. The description provides valuable information about occlusal mechanics and diets of fossil species.